New short a ‘release’ for Duhamel & Radford

[Blades of Passion]

There's no point in scrutinizing the edge for a pair throw since the skater is being supported going into it. They don't have to turn and control their body weight on their own, so in the end it doesn't really matter. Either way it ends up being a toepick jump that's off a more difficult foot than a toeloop.

 

[TGee]

Pairs ladies are supposed to be feminine and pretty according the standards of many.

I'm struggling with the view that feminine and pretty excludes visible muscle development. I believe that there is a soap commercial challenging that view. Many women in NA take strong exception to such a narrow definition of feminine beauty.http://www.dove.com/ca/en/home.html?gclid=CIrzjMbftM8CFYGBaQodFHgCHQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

This is is a sport, and arguably the most challenging discipline in skating from a technical perspective. So for some of us it's just as valid to have an aesthetic that celebrates feminine strength, as to enjoy one that emphasizes delicacy. While I'm a strong advocate for the importance of performance in skating, IMO it's important to look at the whole performance package and whether it works, rather than a priori exclude one body type that does not fit a feminine ideal in certain cultures.

"Supposed to be" could suggest that you believe that women in this discipline should have their PCS downgraded if they don't conform to certain physical type. Not sure that you really meant it quite that way.

 

[Mango]

I'm struggling with the view that feminine and pretty excludes visible muscle development. I believe that there is a soap commercial challenging that view. Many women in NA take strong exception to such a narrow definition of feminine beauty.http://www.dove.com/ca/en/home.html?gclid=CIrzjMbftM8CFYGBaQodFHgCHQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

This is is a sport, and arguably the most challenging discipline in skating from a technical perspective. So for some of us it's just as valid to have an aesthetic that celebrates feminine strength, as to enjoy one that emphasizes delicacy. While I'm a strong advocate for the importance of performance in skating, IMO it's important to look at the whole performance package and whether it works, rather than a priori exclude one body type that does not fit a feminine ideal in certain cultures.

"Supposed to be" could suggest that you believe that women in this discipline should have their PCS downgraded if they don't conform to certain physical type. Not sure that you really meant it quite that way.

I should have added a to that post because I really don't care how a lady looks. I care about how she skates.

 

[TGee]

I should have added a to that post because I really don't care how a lady looks. I care about how she skates.

Thanks for the clarification Mango...:agree:

It did seem out of character :scratch3:

 

[4everchan]

what would we be without these :

:shocked:

Thanks for the clarification Mango...:agree:

It did seem out of character :scratch3:

 

[TGee]

Thanks for understanding. I'm a keener, it seems, but clearly still learning.

 

[4everchan]

meh you're just perfect as you are so is Meagan (gotta stay on topic )

Thanks for understanding. I'm a keener, it seems, but clearly still learning.

 

[Osmond4gold]

It's because Meagan is in such great shape physically, that she is able to land the quad and now the axel. I would say she and Gabby have a similar work ethic when it comes to conditioning. I would not be surprised if Gabby becomes the first Canadian woman to land a triple axel in singles competition.

 

[4everchan]

or a quad toe

It's because Meagan is in such great shape physically, that she is able to land the quad and now the axel. I would say she and Gabby have a similar work ethic when it comes to conditioning. I would not be surprised if Gabby becomes the first Canadian woman to land a triple axel in singles competition.